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SIGN-UPS FOR MaxReps event will be in SOUTH HALL G/H of The LA Convention Center. Please see details below, especially noting that we are limited to 60 competitors per event: first signed up, first allowed to compete. Make sure to sign up when you arrive so you can compete!

Put all your hard work in the gym to the test and win up to $2000 in the MAX REPS 4 CASH attendee contests held during The Los Angeles FitExpo 2010. There is no rule preventing the same person from winning all 4 contests: so start training NOW!

The name says it all, whoever completes the most judge approved reps wins $500 in cold hard CASH!

Open to all male attendees, there are four different events you can compete in during the weekend. Each event will crown its own winner live on stage with a $500 cash prize.

 

RULES:
Competitors will only be allowed to compete ONE TIME per each event. No Coaches will be allowed in or around competitors. All Spectators must be sitting or standing in audience area.

ALL JUDGES COUNTS & DECISIONS ARE FINAL!
ANYONE THAT CHALLENGES JUDGES DECISIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

 

Scheduled events include:

Bicep Curl Competition

Saturday - This men's only event will consist of competitors lifting 65lbs (solid weight - no plates) French curl bar - as many times as they can in a 60 second period. Two judges will be assigned to each lifter, one to verify correct form (full range, no back arching) and one to count.

Each non approved (negative) rep will be deducted from the total of approved (clean) reps. The overall winner will be the person who completes the most judge approved clean curls.

All judges' counts and decisions are final. CASH PRIZE: $500

Robert Speno made it look easy with 70 amazing reps.

 

Bench Press Competition

Saturday - This men's only event will consist of competitors bench pressing their body weight as many times as they can in a 30 second period. Each lifter will be weighed in on stage prior to their lifts.

Two judges will be assigned to each lifter, one to verify correct form and one to count. A qualifying rep will be judged as follows:

Back, shoulder and head flat on bench - no movement. Feet flat on ground - no movement. Bar must touch chest with each rep. Arms must fully extend with each rep. Each non approved (negative) rep will be deducted from the total of approved (clean) reps. The overall winner will be the person who completes the most judge approved clean reps.

Please note, chalk is not permitted and this is a RAW lift competition, no weight belts or lifting shirts of any kind will be allowed. Event is not open to professional bench press competitors.

All judges' counts and decisions are final. CASH PRIZE: $500

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Big Juan Uribe beat his own 2009 record with 42 reps of 266lbs.

 

Pull up Competition

Sunday - This men's only event will consist of competitors completing as many pull ups as they can in a 60 second period. Two judges will be assigned to each competitor, one to verify correct form (wide grip, overhand, full range with arms extending, chin crossing over bar, no swinging of feet, hands must stay on bar at all times and feet cannot touch the ground) and one to count.

Each non approved (negative) rep will be deducted from the total of approved (clean) reps. The overall winner will be the person who completes the most judge approved clean pull ups.

Please note, chalk, straps and gloves are not permitted. Shoes are optional.

All judges' counts and decisions are final. CASH PRIZE: $500

Daniel Altruz, with perfect form, wins with 35 reps.

 

Push up Competition

Sunday - This men's only event will consist of competitors completing as many push ups as they can in a 60 second period. Two judges will be assigned to each competitor, one to verify correct form (full range military style) and one to count.

Each non approved (negative) rep will be deducted from the total of approved (clean) reps. The overall winner will be the person who completes the most judge approved clean push ups.

All judges' counts and decisions are final. CASH PRIZE: $500

Anthony Pomponio is the new all time champ with 112 reps.

 

Terms and Conditions for Competitors

You will also be required to sign a standard hold harmless release form prior to competing. Note: Those 17 years or younger will require a co-signature of a parent on their waiver form that will be signed before competing.

You must be a ticket buying attendee of The Los Angeles Fitness Expo to enter. These events are not open to professional athletes. MORE DETAILS including specific times for each event will be posted here on this site. Any questions: please write to

 

2010's MaxReps Contests